Substance Abuse Counselor

MedMark Treatment Centers; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor in Morgantown, West Virginia, to assist patients through medically supervised treatments and manage opioid addiction. The role involves conducting individual and group counseling sessions along with crisis management.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field with necessary certifications. A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and growth opportunities, is offered to impact individuals’ lives positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a Human Service field.
• Certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of West Virginia.
• Preferred experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Demonstrated positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through medically supervised treatments and provide opioid addiction management techniques.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies.
• Evaluate patient progress during counseling to achieve overall outcomes.
• Facilitate, establish, and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Crisis management

Coping strategies

EMR system understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification

Job description

Compassionate Licensed Substance Use Counselor Needed!

MedMark Treatment Centers, a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance use treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long‑term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Position Overview

The Substance Use Counselor will assist patients through medically supervised treatments and provide techniques for managing opioid addiction. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group counseling sessions, crisis management, coping strategies, and evaluating patient progress. Collaboration with doctors, nurses, and other counselors is essential to facilitate overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through medically supervised treatments and provide opioid addiction management techniques.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions focused on crisis management and coping strategies.
• Evaluate patient progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to achieve overall outcomes.
• Provide individual and group counseling services; deliver direct service hours at scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Facilitate, establish, and review initial treatment plans with each patient.
• Complete bio‑psychosocial assessments.
• Develop aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensure efficient, trauma‑informed delivery of counseling services to all patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field.
• Certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of West Virginia.
• Preferred experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Demonstrated positive, non‑judgmental, and accepting attitude toward patients.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Successful drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K).
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through the counselor career path.
• Rewarding opportunity to impact individuals’ lives.

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.